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Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow showcases $2B pipeline
Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in early June showcased a vibrant pipeline of infrastructure projects across the...
Advancing Pacific’s digital sovereignty and connectivity
The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) convened its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Business Forum, and Expo from April 28 to May 2, 2025, in...
Australia reaffirms tariff-free access for Pacific Island exports
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced in May 2025 that Australia will maintain its longstanding policy of providing tariff-free access for goods imported...
Nauru builds sports infrastructure for ’26 Micronesian Games
Nauru is undertaking a landmark infrastructure project with the construction of a new multi-purpose stadium in preparation for hosting the 2026 Micronesian Games. The...
Construction, design in focus at Port Vila’s Home Expo
Australian businesses with an interest in Vanuatu and the Pacific are being encouraged to take part in Home Expo 2025, a major trade exhibition in Vanuatu focusing on...
Pacific economies face compounding global challenges: IMF official
This report is condensed from an interview with Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, Washington DC by PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pita...
Pacific Island nations confront trade shock from U.S. tariffs
The Trump administration’s sweeping imposition of new tariffs on a wide range of imports has triggered a global economic shake-up — and small Pacific Island nations are...
UK’s Pacific Business Club launches in Australia
The Australian arm of the UK Government's Pacific Business Club was launched last month – a timely and strategic initiative designed to support the development of...
East Micronesia cable project reaches key milestone
The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) project has reached a major implementation milestone, with the first of four cable landing stations installed in Pohnpei, Federated...
Australia reallocates aid to Indo-Pacific amid global shifts
Australia is stepping up its aid commitments to the Indo-Pacific region, redirecting resources and reshaping its development strategy in response to significant cuts in...
Urgent water security measures for island nations urged
Pacific Island nations such as Kiribati are being urged to adopt immediate and robust water security strategies as rising sea levels place increasing stress on fragile...